On-Site Operations Manager

On-Site Operations Manager

Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on June 22, 2026.

Available Title(s): 1162- - Manager, 1162- - Manager.

Employee Type:
Admin. Professional

As the On-Site Operations Manager, you will serve as the primary on-site representative for Washington State University’s Seattle location and operate with a high degree of independence, judgment, and decision‑making authority. You will manage the administrative and operational functions of the Seattle office, coordinate executive-level activities, and lead university-wide project planning across multiple campuses.

You will act as a key operational advisor to leadership on matters related to space management, event coordination, and program execution. In this role, you will be responsible for program outcomes, operational effectiveness, and resource coordination, requiring advanced administrative expertise and strong independent decision‑making.

This is a full time (100% FTE), permanent position. Overtime eligibility will be determined based on final salary placement.

Monthly Salary: $5,925 - $9,074 | Commensurate with experience and qualifications.

In accordance with RCW 49.58.110, the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate’s current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position.

WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave, paid holidays, medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents, retirement, deferred compensation, optional supplemental retirement accounts, training and development, and employee tuition waiver. For additional information, please review Summary of Benefits offered by WSU for AP staff and Total Compensation.

• A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in a field related to the functional managerial area which has included at least one (1) year of supervisory experience. Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.
• Requires the ability to work fully on-site in Seattle, Washington.
• Requires a high level of professionalism, reliability, and customer service.
• Ability to work independently while responding effectively to real-time operational needs.

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience working in a higher education or similarly complex organizational environment.
• Experience with event coordination or meeting logistics.
• Basic knowledge of audiovisual or IT troubleshooting.

Not eligible for work visa sponsorship.

Area:
Presidential Units

Department:
Office of the President

Location:

Seattle, Washington

Applicants must upload the following required documents to their online application. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements.

External candidates, upload all documents in the “Application Document” section of your application.

Current WSU Employees (internal candidates), before starting your Workday application, please use these instructions to update your education and experience in your worker profile in Workday. Internal candidates, upload all documents in the "Resume/Cover Letter" section of your application.

Documents may be submitted as one file or separate files. Applicants are encouraged to upload as a PDF, if possible.

Reference contact information will be requested later in the recruitment process through Workday.

This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by RCW 74.34, engages in law enforcement, requires security clearance, interacts with WSU students in a…